Georgia § 48-5-51 Fraudulent claim of homestead exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50; penalty

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§ 48-5-51 — Fraudulent claim of homestead exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50; penalty

Georgia § 48-5-51

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O.C.G.A. § 48-5-51 (2026).

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(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1)Make any false or fraudulent claim for exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50 ;

(2)Make any false statement or false representation of a material fact in support of a claim for exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50 ; or (3) Assist another knowingly in the preparation of any false or fraudulent claim for exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50 , or enter into any collusion with another by the execution of a fictitious deed, deed of trust, mortgage, or otherwise.

(b)Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition, the property shall be taxed in an amount double the tax otherwise to be paid.

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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to: (1) Make any false or fraudulent claim for exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50 ; (2) Make any false statement or false representation of a material fact in support of a claim for exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50 ; or (3) Assist another knowingly in the preparation of any false or fraudulent claim for exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50 , or enter into any collusion with another by the execution of a fictitious deed, deed of trust, mortgage, or otherwise. (b) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition, the property shall be taxed in an amount double the tax otherwise to be paid.